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As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, Controller Malia M. Cohen is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources.
Controller Cohen also safeguards many types of financial property until claimed by the rightful owners, independently audits government agencies that spend state funds, and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. She serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority ranging from state public land management to crime victim compensation. The Controller is a member of numerous financing authorities, and fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. She also serves on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds.
The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.
The State Controller's Office is seeking to hire two (2) motivated and dependable IT Student Assistants to serve as members of the SCO Project Management Office (PMO) and will work under close supervision of the Section Chief. The Student Assistants will provide administrative and project coordination support for the Information Systems Division (ISD) Project Management Office. The incumbents will assist project managers and business analysts by performing a variety of administrative duties that support project governance, portfolio management, and PMO operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience while contributing to SCO's technology services.
Conditions of
Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in at least: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for undergraduate students; eight-semester units or eight quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher .
Majors/Fields of Study
Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or other Information Technology (IT) related majors.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Monday - Friday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to analyze information and situations, identify and solve problems, reason logically and draw valid conclusions.
- Provide information technology consultation in support of business programs.
- Ability to develop effective solutions.
- Apply creative thinking in the design of methods of processing information with information technology systems.
- Monitor and resolve problems with information technology systems hardware, software and processes.
- Monitor project milestones and deliverables; coordinate and consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements.
- Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide the appropriate level of information to different audiences.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and/or written form as needed to provide presentations, contribute in meetings and work sessions, address risks and issues, and create necessary plans and reports, etc. Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the principles of public administration, organization, and management; information technology systems equipment, software and practices; analytical techniques; technical report writing. Independently secures resources to complete assignments and solve problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of public administration, executive & organizational communication, purpose-driven writing and editing that is clear, concise, and accurately explains the complexity and services of the SCO. Ability to complete deadline-driven project management assignments and translate complex financial and government information into plain language for diverse audiences .
Duties and Responsibilities
Due to the dynamic nature of the PMO, assignments may vary based on organizational priorities, project workload, and operational needs. Primary duties are as follows:
- Prepare meeting agendas, documenting meeting minutes, maintaining project documentation, updating project status reports, maintaining SharePoint project sites, organizing project records, supporting the Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCOE), and assisting with portfolio reporting.
- Provide administrative support for Risk, Issue, Action, Decision, and Change Management processes by maintaining logs, tracking action items, coordinating document updates, and assisting with the organization of project artifacts. Perform administrative and project support activities that improve the efficiency of the PMO by allowing project managers and business analysts to focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and other technical responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a remote environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:
- Resume
- List of two references
- Cover Letter
- Current GPA
Apply by: October 14, 2026
As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, Controller Malia M. Cohen is responsible for accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources.
Controller Cohen also safeguards many types of financial property until claimed by the rightful owners, independently audits government agencies that spend state funds, and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. She serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority ranging from state public land management to crime victim compensation. The Controller is a member of numerous financing authorities, and fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. She also serves on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds.
The Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.
The State Controller's Office is seeking to hire two (2) motivated and dependable IT Student Assistants to serve as members of the SCO Project Management Office (PMO) and will work under close supervision of the Section Chief. The Student Assistants will provide administrative and project coordination support for the Information Systems Division (ISD) Project Management Office. The incumbents will assist project managers and business analysts by performing a variety of administrative duties that support project governance, portfolio management, and PMO operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience while contributing to SCO's technology services.
Conditions of
Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in at least: 12 semester units or 12 quarter units for undergraduate students; eight-semester units or eight quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher .
Majors/Fields of Study
Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or other Information Technology (IT) related majors.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Monday - Friday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to analyze information and situations, identify and solve problems, reason logically and draw valid conclusions.
- Provide information technology consultation in support of business programs.
- Ability to develop effective solutions.
- Apply creative thinking in the design of methods of processing information with information technology systems.
- Monitor and resolve problems with information technology systems hardware, software and processes.
- Monitor project milestones and deliverables; coordinate and consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements.
- Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with project stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide the appropriate level of information to different audiences.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and/or written form as needed to provide presentations, contribute in meetings and work sessions, address risks and issues, and create necessary plans and reports, etc. Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the principles of public administration, organization, and management; information technology systems equipment, software and practices; analytical techniques; technical report writing. Independently secures resources to complete assignments and solve problems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of public administration, executive & organizational communication, purpose-driven writing and editing that is clear, concise, and accurately explains the complexity and services of the SCO. Ability to complete deadline-driven project management assignments and translate complex financial and government information into plain language for diverse audiences .
Duties and Responsibilities
Due to the dynamic nature of the PMO, assignments may vary based on organizational priorities, project workload, and operational needs. Primary duties are as follows:
- Prepare meeting agendas, documenting meeting minutes, maintaining project documentation, updating project status reports, maintaining SharePoint project sites, organizing project records, supporting the Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCOE), and assisting with portfolio reporting.
- Provide administrative support for Risk, Issue, Action, Decision, and Change Management processes by maintaining logs, tracking action items, coordinating document updates, and assisting with the organization of project artifacts. Perform administrative and project support activities that improve the efficiency of the PMO by allowing project managers and business analysts to focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and other technical responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a remote environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:
- Resume
- List of two references
- Cover Letter
- Current GPA
Apply by: October 14, 2026
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technology project manager jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred
- Experience managing technology projects using Agile or Scrum methodologies
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional team coordination skills
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with budgeting, resource planning, and risk management processes
Tips for Your Remote Technology Project Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technology project manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-based postings that filter you out.
Highlight async delivery in your resume
Remote employers want evidence you've managed projects without daily in-person check-ins. Call out tools like Jira, Confluence, and Asana by name and describe how you ran standups, sprint reviews, or stakeholder updates in writing or over video for distributed teams.
Build a remote work signal into your presence
Add a concise remote-work statement to your resume summary naming the time zones you've worked across and the communication cadence you hold. Remote hiring managers scan for this before reviewing your project history because self-direction is their primary screen.
Prepare for asynchronous interview stages
Many remote-first companies use written take-home exercises or recorded video screens before any live interview. Practice articulating a project you led, the risks you managed, and how you kept stakeholders informed entirely through structured written communication, since that format mirrors the job itself.
Remote Technology Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technology project manager job?
Remote technology project manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they work well without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for async written communication, structured status reporting, and self-direction across distributed teams. Certifications like PMP or PMI-ACP signal credibility, but what really differentiates candidates is a clear record of delivering technology projects with stakeholders in multiple time zones and a portfolio that shows how you managed scope, risk, and delivery without constant hand-holding.
Which companies hire remote technology project managers?
Companies hiring remote technology project managers right now include Crossmedia, Arizona Financial Credit Union, and FIS, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed consulting firms, and enterprise technology organizations with geographically spread engineering teams are consistently the heaviest hirers of this role.
Can you get a remote technology project manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect early independence, and distributed teams have less bandwidth for close mentorship. Small SaaS startups and remote digital agencies are more likely to hire junior candidates. Showing you can manage a project asynchronously, even through freelance work, volunteer initiatives, or internal projects, and demonstrating strong written communication skills gives you a real edge over applicants with no remote-specific examples.
Do you need a degree for remote technology project manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated delivery experience, project management certifications like PMP or CAPM, and familiarity with remote collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Asana over formal education. A degree in computer science, business, or a related field can strengthen your application, but candidates who show a clear history of leading technology projects to completion frequently advance without one.
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